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BOXER-6617-ADN Fanless Embedded Box PC User’s Manual 1 Last Updated: August 18, 2023...
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Copyright Notice This document is copyrighted, 2023. All rights are reserved. The original manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.
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Acknowledgement All other product name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Microsoft Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. ⚫ Intel® and Atom® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation ⚫ Intel® Core™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation ⚫...
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Packing List Before setting up your product, please make sure the following items have been shipped: Item Quantity BOXER-6617-ADN ⚫ Wallmount Bracket ⚫ Screw Package ⚫ 3 Pin DC-In Power Connector ⚫ If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.
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About this Document This User’s Manual contains all the essential information, such as detailed descriptions and explanations on the product’s hardware and software features (if any), its specifications, dimensions, jumper/connector settings/definitions, and driver installation instructions (if any), to facilitate users in setting up their product. Users may refer to the product page at AAEON.com for the latest version of this document.
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Safety Precautions Please read the following safety instructions carefully. It is advised that you keep this manual for future references All cautions and warnings on the device should be noted. Make sure the power source matches the power rating of the device. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it.
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If any of the following situations arises, please the contact our service personnel: Damaged power cord or plug Liquid intrusion to the device iii. Exposure to moisture Device is not working as expected or in a manner as described in this manual The device is dropped or damaged Any obvious signs of damage displayed on the device...
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FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution: There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
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China RoHS Requirement (EN) Hazardous and Toxic Materials List AAEON System QO4-381 Rev.A0 Hazardous or Toxic Materials or Elements Component Name PCB and Components Wires & Connectors for Ext.Connections Chassis CPU & RAM HDD Drive LCD Module Optical Drive Touch Control Module Battery This form is prepared in compliance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Product Specifications ..................1 Specifications ......................2 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information ..................4 Dimensions ......................5 Jumpers and Connectors ..................6 List of Jumpers ......................7 2.3.1 Setting Jumpers ..................7 2.3.2 Auto Power Button Selection (JP1) ............8 2.3.3 CMOS (JP2) ....................
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2.4.17 Dual DB-9 Port (COM 3 + COM 4) (CN19) ........28 2.4.18 Dual DB-9 Port (COM 5 + COM 6) (CN20) ........29 2.4.19 SPI Flash Wafer (CN21) ................ 29 2.4.20 eSPI Wafer (CN22) ................30 2.4.21 SATA Connector (CN23) ............... 31 2.4.22 SATA Power (CN24) ................
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3.5.2 HD Audio Configuration ..............62 3.5.3 Digital IO Port Configuration ............. 63 3.5.4 Legacy Logical Devices Configuration ..........65 3.5.4.1 Serial Port 1 ................66 3.5.4.2 Serial Port 2 ................67 3.5.4.3 Serial Port 3 ................68 3.5.4.4 Serial Port 4 ................69 3.5.4.5 Serial Port 5 ................
Specifications System Intel Atom® Processor X Series, Intel® Core™ i3, and Intel® Processor N-series Processors: Intel® Processor N50 Intel® Processor N97 Intel® Core™ i3-N305 Intel Atom® x7211E Chipset Intel® SoC System Memory DDR5 4800MHz SODIMM x 1, up to 32GB Display Interface HDMI 2.0 x 2 Storage Device...
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Power Supply Power Requirement 9 ~ 36V 3-pin DC Input Mechanical Mounting Wallmount Dimensions (W x D x H) 8.42" x 4.54" x 2.59" (214mm x 115.5mm x 65.8mm) Gross Weight 6.17 lb. (2.8Kg) Net Weight 4.4 lb. (2Kg) Environmental Operating Temperature -4 F ~158°F (-20°C ~ 70°C), IEC68-2 with 0.5 m/s AirFlow, with Wide Temperature Memory/Storage...
List of Jumpers Please refer to the table below for all of the system’s jumpers that you can configure for your application. Label Function Auto Power Button Selection Clear CMOS 2.3.1 Setting Jumpers The BOXER-6617-ADN comes with several jumpers which allow you to configure the system by either setting the jumper to “open”...
2.3.2 Auto Power Button Selection (JP1) Note: Disable Auto Power Button JP1 (1-2) requires user to use power button JP1 (1-2) to power on the system. 2.3.3 CMOS (JP2) Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
List of Connectors Please refer to the table below for all of the system’s connectors that you can configure for your application Label Function HDMI Port M.2 2230 E-Key M.2 3052 B-Key SIM Card Slot LAN Port LAN Port M.2 2280 M-Key Reset Button Wafer (Reserve) CN10 Power Button Wafer (Reserve)
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Label Function CN24 SATA Power CN25 DIO Wafer CN26 DB-15 Port (DIO) CN27 Audio (Mic-In + Line-Out) CN29 Terminal 3-Pin Power Input Power Button Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.2 M.2 2230 E-Key (CN3) Signal Signal Signal Pin Name Pin Name Type Type level +3.3V +3.3V USB_2.0_P DIFF +3.3V +3.3V USB_2.0_N DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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Signal Signal Signal Pin Name Pin Name Type Type level PCIE_TXP DIFF PCIE_TXN DIFF PCIE_RXP DIFF PCIE_RXN DIFF PCIE_CLK_P DIFF PCIE_CLK_N DIFF SUSCLK RESET PCIE_M2E_CLKREQ# W_DISABLE2# WAKE W_DISABLE1# +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.4 SIM Card Slot (CN5) Signal Level Signal Signal Type UIM_PWR UIM_RST UIM_CLK UIM_VPP UIM_DATA 2.4.5 LAN Port (CN6) Signal Level Signal Signal Type MDI0+ DIFF MDI0- DIFF MDI1+ DIFF MDI1- DIFF MDI2+ DIFF MDI2- DIFF MDI3+ DIFF MDI3- DIFF Chapter 2 –...
2.4.6 LAN Port (CN7) Signal Level Signal Signal Type MDI0+ DIFF MDI0- DIFF MDI1+ DIFF MDI1- DIFF MDI2+ DIFF MDI2- DIFF MDI3+ DIFF MDI3- DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.11 Dual USB 2.0 Port (CN12/CN13) Standard specification. 2.4.12 COM 2 Wafer (Optional) (CN14) RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 Signal Type RS422_TX- RS485_D- RS422_TX+ RS485_D+ RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
Signal Level Signal Signal Type SPI_CS 2.4.20 eSPI Wafer (CN22) Signal Level Signal Signal Type ESPI_IO_0 +1.8V ESPI_IO_1 +1.8V ESPI_IO_2 +1.8V ESPI_IO_3 +1.8V +3.3V +3.3V ESPI_IO_CS# ESPI_IO_RST# EPSI_IO_LCLK SMCLK SMDAT Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.21 SATA Connector (CN23) Signal Level Signal Signal Type SATA_TX+ DIFF SATA_TX- DIFF SATA_RX- DIFF SATA_RX+ DIFF 2.4.22 SATA Power (CN24) Signal Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.23 DIO Wafer (CN25) Signal Level Signal Signal Type DIO0 DIO1 DIO2 DIO3 DIO4 DIO5 DIO6 DIO7 2.4.24 DB-15 Port (DIO) (CN26) Signal Level Signal Signal Type DIO0 DIO1 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
Signal Level Signal Signal Type DIO2 DIO3 DIO4 DIO5 DIO6 DIO7 2.4.25 Audio Connector (CN27) Signal Level Signal Signal Type AUD_GND LOUT_L LOUT_R Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
Signal Level Signal Signal Type HP_DET_3 HP_DET_4 MIC_L MIC_R HP_DET_1 HP_DET2 2.4.26 Terminal 3-Pin Power Input (CN29) Signal Level Signal Signal Type +12V ~ +24V GND_EARTH Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
Memory RAM Module Installation Before installing the RAM, ensure the system is powered down and disconnect the power cord from the system. Make sure you have the RAM module ready to install. See Chapter 1 for RAM requirements and specifications. Step 1: Remove the six (6) screws from the bottom of the BOXER-6617-ADN as shown in the figure below.
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Step 2: Place thermal pads on the RAM modules and insert them into the RAM slots. Note the figure below for placement of thermal pads. When inserting the modules into the RAM slots, first insert at an angle (~30°), then gently push down until secure. Step 3: Install the RAM bracket.
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RAM installation is complete. If you also need to install the 2.5” SATA Drive, continue to the next section. If you are done, replace the bottom panel and secure with the six (6) screws you removed in Step 1 of this section. Chapter 2 –...
2.5” SATA Drive Installation Before installing the SATA Drive, ensure the system is powered down and disconnect the power cord from the system. Make sure you have the SATA Drive ready to install. See Chapter 1 for SATA drive specifications for compatibility. Step 1: If you have not already done so, remove the six (6) screws from the bottom of the BOXER-6617-ADN as shown in the figure below.
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Step 3: Attach the HDD Bracket to the bottom panel using four screws as shown in the figure below. Attach the SATA and SATA Power cables to the board and the SATA drive. SATA Power Insert I/O Board Side Step 4: Replace the bottom panel and secure with the six (6) screws you removed in Step 1.
DIN Rail Installation Affix the DIN Rail bracket to the underside of the chassis using the three (3) screws provided, as shown below. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
System Test and Initialization The system uses certain routines to perform testing and initialization during the boot up sequence. If an error, fatal or non-fatal, is encountered, the system will output a few short beeps or an error message. The board can usually continue the boot up sequence with non-fatal errors.
AMI BIOS Setup The AMI BIOS ROM has a pre-installed Setup program that allows users to modify basic system configurations, which is stored in the battery-backed CMOS RAM and BIOS NVRAM so that the information is retained when the power is turned off. To enter BIOS Setup, press <Del>...
3.4.1 CPU Configuration Options Summary Intel (VMX) Virtualization Disabled Technology Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Allows more than two frequency ranges to be supported. Turbo Mode Disabled Enabled...
3.4.5 Power Management Options Summary Power Mode ATX Type Optimal Default, Failsafe Default AT Type Select system power mode Restore AC Power Loss Last State Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Always On Always Off System Wake On RTC Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default By Date By Weekday Bypass...
3.4.6 AAEON BIOS Robot Options Summary Sends watch dog before Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default BIOS POST Enabled Enabled – Robot set Watch Dog Timer (WDT) right after power on, before BIOS start POST process. And then Robot will clear WDT on completion of POST. WDT on completion of POST.
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Options Summary Enabled - Robot holds BIOS from starting POST, right after power on. This allows BIOS POST to start with stable power or start after system is physically warmed-up. Note: Robot does this before 'Sends watch dog'. Delayed POST (DXE phase) Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Enabled - Robot holds BIOS before POST completion.
3.4.6.1 Device Detecting Configuration Options Summary Action Reset System Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Hold System Select action that robot should do. Soft or hard reset Soft Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Hard Select reset type robot should send on each boot. Retry-Count Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Fill retry counter here.
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3.4.6.1.1 Device #1 Detecting Configuration Options Summary Interface Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default SMBUS Legacy I/O Super I/O MMIO Select interface robot should use to communicate with device. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
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3.4.6.1.2 Device #2 Detecting Configuration Options Summary Interface Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default SMBUS Legacy I/O Super I/O MMIO Select interface robot should use to communicate with device. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
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3.4.6.1.3 Device #3 Detecting Configuration Options Summary Interface Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default SMBUS Legacy I/O Super I/O MMIO Select interface robot should use to communicate with device. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
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3.4.6.1.4 Device #4 Detecting Configuration Options Summary Interface Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default SMBUS Legacy I/O Super I/O MMIO Select interface robot should use to communicate with device. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
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3.4.6.1.5 Device #5 Detecting Configuration Options Summary Interface Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default SMBUS Legacy I/O Super I/O MMIO Select interface robot should use to communicate with device. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.5.1 Storage Configuration Options Summary SATA Controller(s) Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable/Disable to SATA Device. Port 1 Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable/Disable to SATA Port. Hot Plug Enabled Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Designates this port as Hot Pluggable. SATA Device Type Hard Disk Drive Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
3.5.2 HD Audio Configuration Options Summary HD Audio Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Control Detection of the HD-Audio device. Disabled = HDA will be unconditionally disabled. Enabled = HDA will be unconditionally enabled. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.5.3 Digital IO Port Configuration Options Summary DIO1 Input Output Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Set DIO as Input or Output. Output Level High Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Set output level when DIO pin is output. DIO2 Input Output Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Set DIO as Input or Output.
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Options Summary Output Level High Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Set output level when DIO pin is output. DIO4 Input Output Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Set DIO as Input or Output. Output Level High Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Set output level when DIO pin is output. DIO5 Input Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
3.5.4.1 Serial Port 1 Options Summary Use This Device Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=3F8; IRQ=4; IO=2F8; IRQ=3; Allows the user to change the device resource settings. New settings will be reflected on this setup page after system restarts.
3.5.4.2 Serial Port 2 Options Summary Use This Device Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=2F8; IRQ=3; IO=3F8; IRQ=4; Allows the user to change the device resource settings. New settings will be reflected on this setup page after system restarts.
3.5.4.3 Serial Port 3 Options Summary Use This Device Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=3E8; IRQ=11; IO=2E8; IRQ=11; Allows the user to change the device resource settings. New settings will be reflected on this setup page after system restarts.
3.5.4.4 Serial Port 4 Options Summary Use This Device Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=2E8; IRQ=11; IO=3E8; IRQ=11; Allows the user to change the device resource settings. New settings will be reflected on this setup page after system restarts.
3.5.4.5 Serial Port 5 Options Summary Use This Device Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=2D0; IRQ=11; IO=2C0; IRQ=11; Allows the user to change the device resource settings. New settings will be reflected on this setup page after system restarts.
3.5.4.6 Serial Port 6 Options Summary Use This Device Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=2C0; IRQ=11; IO=2D0; IRQ=11; Allows the user to change the device resource settings. New settings will be reflected on this setup page after system restarts.
3.5.5.1 Console Redirection Settings (COM0) Options Summary Terminal Type VT100 VT100Plus VT-UTF8 ANSI Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Emulation: ANSI: Extended ASCII char set. VT100: ASCII char set. VT100Plus: Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. VT-UTF8: Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes.
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Options Summary Data Bits Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Data Bits. Parity None Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Even Mark Space A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. Even: parity bit is 0 if the num of 1's in the data bits is even. Odd: parity bit is 0 if num of 1's in the data bits is odd.
3.5.5.2 Console Redirection Settings (Out-of-Band Mgmt) Options Summary Out-of-Band Mgmt Port COM0 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default COM1(Pci Bus0, Dev0, Func0) (Disabled) Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allows for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Terminal Type EMS VT100 VT100Plus...
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Options Summary Bits per second EMS 9600 19200 57600 115200 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Flow Control EMS None Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Hardware RTS/CTS Software Xon/Xoff...
Setup Submenu: Security Change User/Administrator Password You can set an Administrator Password or User Password. An Administrator Password must be set before you can set a User Password. The password will be required during boot up, or when the user enters the Setup utility. A User Password does not provide access to many of the features in the Setup utility.
3.6.1 Trusted Computing Options Summary Security Device Support Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disable Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. SHA256 PCR Bank Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
3.6.2 Secure Boot Options Summary Secure Boot Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Secure Boot feature is Active if Secure Boot is Enabled, Platform Key (PK) is enrolled and the System is in User mode. The mode change requires platform reset. Secure Boot Mode Standard Custom...
3.6.2.1 Key Management Options Summary Factory Key Provision Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Install factory default Secure Boot keys after the platform reset and while the System is in Setup mode. Restore Factory Keys Force System to User Mode. Install factory default Secure Boot key databases. Enroll Efi Image Allow Efi image to run in Secure Boot mode.
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Options Summary Forbidden Signatures (dbx) Update Append Authorized TimeStamps Update (dbt) Append OsRecovery Signatures Update (dbr) Append Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: Public Key Certificate: a) EFI_SIGNATURE_LIST b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER) c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin) d) EFI_CERT_SHAXXX Authenticated UEFI Variable EFI PE/COFF Image (SHA256) Key Source: Factory, External, Mixed.
Drivers Download and Installation Drivers for the BOXER-6617-ADN can be downloaded from the product page on the AAEON website by following this link: https://www.aaeon.com/en/ Download the driver(s) you need and follow the steps below to install them. Install Chipset Driver Open the Chipset folder and select your OS Run the SetupChipset.exe file in the folder Follow the instructions...
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Install Realtek Audio Driver Open the Realtek Audio Driver (ADSP-10.29.00.8467) folder Run the Setup.exe file in the folder Follow the instructions Driver will be installed automatically Install LAN Driver Open the LAN folder and select your OS Run the Wired_driver_28.0_x64.exe file in the folder Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Install ME &...